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Wounded police dog recovering
by Dave Roberts
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Thor, the Antioch police dog shot above his front right leg during a recent burglary, is expected to make a full recovery and is receiving praise from police officers, city officials and residents....
Jakel looking at the silver lining
by Dave Roberts
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
The dreaded “B” word – bankruptcy – has been mentioned several times by Mayor Jim Davis as a possibility, perhaps likelihood, for Antioch’s government in the next year or two if voters don’t approv...
Big R from Big O
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
After 38 years at Big O Tires in Antioch, Diane Case is retiring. She began her employment in the early ’70s, working for her father-in-law, and became the store’s co-owner with husband Roger Case...
Unemployment rises in East County
by Dave Roberts
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
President Obama traveled the country recently on a six-week “Recovery Summer” tour showcasing bright spots in the mostly sluggish economy. He didn’t drop by East County, however. Unfortunately, the...
Ribbon revelry
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Bases Loaded Sports Bar & Grill recently celebrated its first year in business with a ribbon-cutting event. Owner Terry Karp introduced the new head chef while customers and friends sampled delect...
Charity is in the jeans
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Once again, Somersville Towne Center is hosting The Great Denim Days. Guests are asked to bring in new or gently used denim to be donated to a local charity benefiting underprivileged residents wit...
Car wash features Warrior Girls
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
A car wash featuring the Warrior Girls cheerleaders will raise funds for the Brentwood-based International Orphan Relief Foundation’s (IORF) third annual effort to provide food baskets and children...
B’nai Torah services for High Holy Days
Aug 26, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Congregation B’nai Torah of the East Bay is pleased to announce complimentary admission for their High Holy Day Services in Antioch This decision opens up these special Services to everyone – cong...
Enjoy the view from the ‘Bench’
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The Vagabond Players will present the comedy “A Bench in the Sun” on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. in Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St. “A Bench in th...
DV grad keeps swinging
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Victoria Leon, having earned accolades at Deer Valley High School such as CSF president, golf team MVP and class of 2010 salutatorian, credits some of her success to The First Tee Life Skills educa...
Locals take on outsiders
by Jack Menges
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
It will be “us” against “them” when more than 50 dirt modifieds take to the Antioch Speedway track for the first phase of the West Coast Nationals Saturday night. “Us” will be the top drivers who c...
Five healthy heart foods
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
When you’re paying attention to good nutrition, it’s easy to spend a lot of time focusing on what not to eat – all the stuff that clogs your arteries and expands your waistline. Now’s a good time t...
Heart screenings
Aug 24, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
East County women can get their hearts checked for free this weekend at Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch. The event, on Saturday, Aug. 28 is a $100 value and open to women only. For more inf...
DV seeks to repeat as BVAL champs
by Dave Roberts
Aug 23, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
It would be tough to have a much better season than Deer Valley’s football team had last year: 11-1 overall, an undefeated 5-0 in league, winning the BVAL championship and making it to the second r...
Antioch Council backtracks on Walmart
by Dave Roberts
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
The City Council softened its stance Tuesday night on an earlier decision to deny Walmart’s proposal to expand its facility to include a grocery department, despite also concluding that the expansi...
Crackdown on illegal vendors
by Dave Roberts
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Earlier this month a county health inspector in Oregon shut down a 7-year-old girl’s lemonade stand after determining she had not paid the $120 fee for a temporary license. The girl was ordered to ...
New Antioch coach seeks more wins
by Dave Roberts
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Antioch High football, a powerhouse back in the Jeremy Newberry days, has not quite enjoyed the success in recent years that many Panther fans would prefer. The team is 19-41 overall and 8-28 in le...
Antioch nominated for excellence award
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The National League of Cities (NLC) has announced that the City of Antioch is a finalist for the 2010 Awards for Municipal Excellence. The award recognizes cities and towns for outstanding programs...
Antioch recycled water system to be dedicated
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Officials in Antioch Monday will dedicate a federal, state and local project benefiting the community, city and the environment. The $12 million project includes a distribution system that will pro...
E-Waste Day on horizon
Aug 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Contra Costa Waste Services (Mt. Diablo Recycling Center and Transfer Station, 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg) is hosting a free E-Waste Day on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event i...